Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1 was unveiled 19 months later than the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1 scores vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 compared to the NEX-3N.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NEX-3N is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an edge in sensor tech.